04-22-21 CARAC Minutes-Approved 06-08-21Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee (CARAC)
April 22, 2021
MINUTES
Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory
Committee (CARAC) Meeting
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 6:00 PM
Commission Chamber
Present: An Oskarsson, Member
Jane Stevens, Member
Mateo Jurasic, Member
Eastman Curtis, Chair of Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee
Absent: Mauricio Gonzalez, Member
Carol Silcox, Member
Also Present: Timmy Johnson, Dir. of Rec. & Spec. Events
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 am by Chair Curtis.
2. RECOGNITION OF VISITORS
3. TOPICS
A. Role of the committee member and the strategic vision for what the committee does
in the future
The committee discussed it's vision and responsibilities. It was suggested that the
committee focus on fewer events, maybe 4 signature events throughout the year.
It was discussed that the committee might be able to find a marketing savvy
volunteer in the community to help with updating recreation event information.
The role of the committee was read as listed on page two of the Resolution 02-13.
B. Survey Questions
The committee discussed sending out a survey to the residents and getting feedback
on events and programs.
C. Event Schedule
The committee discussed a yearly calendar and understanding more about the
yearly planning process, funding amount and sources and the personnel/staffing
requirements for each event.
The Mayor informed the committee that they make recommendations to the City
Commission.
D. Dog Festival
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A June date was proposed. It was noted that this is a compressed timeline to
organize an event and noted that there is one volunteer who will coordinate the
event. A proposed menu of items for the event was provided.
E. User fees
The committee discussed the fees and will address at the next meeting.
4. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chair Curtis adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.
Attest:
Eastman Curtis
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